Extracurricular educational activities
EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES Question: I am planning to organize a music class (piano/guitar, etc.) within the campus of a university. In order to legally carry out this extracurricular educational activity, what types of documents and applications do I need to prepare? Additionally, are there any specific legal considerations or special requirements I should be xa […]
SBLAW Lawyers to Attend the SCO & China–Central Asia Arbitration Forum 2025 in Urumqi, China
In an effort to further enhance mutual trust and cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and among Central Asian nations, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) will host the SCO & China–Central Asia Arbitration Forum 2025 on April 25, 2025, in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China. This year’s forum, themed: […]
What Regulations Must a Newly Established Transaction Office of an Enterprise Comply With?
Topic: What Regulations Must a Newly Established Transaction Office of an Enterprise Comply With? Background of the Matter Our company seeks to request legal consultation regarding the operation of a newly established transaction office in City X, with the following details: The company has duly registered its business locations, including the head office and a […]
Legal Newsletter – Week from April 7, 2025 to April 11, 2025
SBLAW is pleased to present to our valued readers the Legal Newsletter for Week 2 of April (April 7–11, 2025) with the following main contents: InvestmentDecree guiding the implementation of the 2024 Law on Public Investment EnterprisesDecision on renaming Vietnam Oil and Gas Group to Vietnam National Industrial and Energy Group HealthcareDecision announcing the […]
VAT Rate Applicable to Sales Revenue in Vietnam
VAT Rate Applicable to Sales Revenue in Vietnam Question: For sales to local customers in Vietnam, what is the VAT rate? Answer: According to the current regulations of Vietnamese law, value-added tax (VAT) for wholesale trade services of machinery, equipment, and electronic components (based on the company's business lines) is applied at a tax rate […]
Legal consequences of shareholder's delayed capital contribution in a business
Our company is a joint-stock company established on August 1, 2024, with a registered charter capital of VND 10 billion. According to regulations, founding shareholders must contribute the committed capital within the legally prescribed period. However, to date, some shareholders have not fully contributed their capital. In this case, is the company violating capital contribution […]
Ask what procedures I need to follow in order to return to Vietnam nationality
Question: I am a Vietnamese citizen currently working in Canada and have completed the procedures for obtaining Canadian citizenship. However, I have not yet renounced my Vietnamese citizenship. Since my wife and children still reside in Vietnam, I will frequently stay there temporarily while working in Canada. I would like to ask what procedures I […]
Can the approval for share acquisition be obtained when required by the bank, even if registration is not mandatory?
Question: Our company is a foreign-invested economic organization and is conducting a share transfer transaction. According to regulations, our company is not required to register for share acquisition. However, when executing the transaction at the bank, we were asked to provide the approval letter for share acquisition from the Department of Planning and Investment. In […]
Regulations on salary, bonuses, allowances, and collective labor agreements: Is it mandatory for businesses to issue them?
Question: Our company is wondering whether it is mandatory to issue regulations on salary, bonus, allowances, and the Collective Labor Agreement (CLA). If we do not implement these regulations, what legal risks might we face? Answer 1. Collective Labor Agreement (CLA) – Is It a Mandatory Document? According to Clause 1, Article 75 of the […]